OneNet vs Meshtastic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OneNet
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The OneNet™ mesh Wi-Fi solution offers a scalable whole-home wifi coverage that is reliable, fast, easy to setup and manage. With ongoing software updates, our OneNet Wi-Fi solution is future-proof, delivers improved performance and introduces great new features all the time. With a Wi-Fi network that can expand as you need, you will be able to work, stream and play from every corner of your house. Main features: - Quick setup wizard - View and manage your network from anywhere - Visual map of your network, the connected devices and the quality of their links - Parental controls – filter websites, limit time or internet access speeds - Setup separate secure access for guests - Speed test and network diagnostics tools - Automatic dark / light mode - Firmware updates
Meshtastic
This app enables off-grid, decentralized communication via a low-power mesh network. Send text messages in areas lacking cellular or WiFi service.
- Off-grid communication
- Decentralized mesh network
- Low-power LoRa radio support
- Text messaging
- No cellular/WiFi required
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Meshtastic® is an open source, off-grid, decentralized, mesh network built to run on low-power Lora radios letting you send text messages in areas without reliable cellular or WiFi service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Meshtastic at every 9 days against OneNet's every 4 months. Meshtastic also leads on device support (5 vs 3). OneNet's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OneNet ships an update every 4 months, Meshtastic every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OneNet | Meshtastic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.1 (837 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 44.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 837 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 144 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | F.T.A. Communication Technologies S.A.R.L. | Meshtastic LLC |
Bugs and requests
OneNet
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Meshtastic
Reported bugs
4 issues- Canned messages configuration issues
- Location sharing and traceroute functions not working
- Settings screen bugs and crashes
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices
Requested features
5 requests- Offline maps support
- Ability to customize notifications
- More sorting and filtering options for nodes
- Apple Watch and Shortcuts integration
- Improved documentation and user guidance
In-app purchases
OneNet
No in-app purchases
Meshtastic
No in-app purchases
